Colts grab Bradley Chubb in Mel Kiper mock draft 3.0

The Indianapolis Colts have a chance to come away from the first day of the 2018 NFL Draft with a stellar haul if they are able to select NC State edge rusher Bradley Chubb, even after trading back to the No. 6 overall pick.

In Mel Kiper’s third mock draft of the offseason, the Colts were able to do just that, filling a huge need on the defense while also having three other picks on the second day of the draft.

So the Colts trade down from No. 3 and still end up with the prospect I’ve given them in my first two mock drafts. Chubb is the best pass-rusher in this class, and Indianapolis badly needs edge rushers for its expected move to a 4-3 defense. This fit is too perfect — and the Colts added three second-round picks (two in 2018, one in 2019) in their trade with the Jets.

The Colts need help in the pass rush area and Chubb will be able to provide that immediately but there is no guarantee they will have a chance to grab him.

After the New York Giants traded Jason Pierre-Paul, there is a chance they look to beef up the defensive line. The Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos could also look to take Chubb with the two selections ahead of the Colts.

Chubb is the favorite to be selected by the Colts if he’s available, but it remains to be seen if they will be able to have a chance at grabbing the top edge rusher in the class.